Guzhang Maojian Tea
Guzhang Maojian Tea Attributes
Leaf Shape
Tight and beautiful
Liquor Color
Emerald green hair
Fragrance
High fragrance and freshness
Taste
Rich and fresh
Brewed Tea Leaves
Light green and bright
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Guzhang Maojian Tea Introduction
Guzhang Maojian tea is a famous tea with a long history. It was first planted in the Eastern Han Dynasty and was a tribute in the Tang Dynasty. This tea has a strong and lasting fragrance, a sweet and long aftertaste, and can be brewed for a long time. It has a special high mountain tea flavor. In 2010, it won the gold medal at the 8th International Famous Tea Competition; in 2011, the “Guzhang Maojian” trademark was awarded the “China Well-known Trademark”.
Guzhang Maojian Tea Origin
Guzhang County, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Wuling Mountain Area, Hunan Province
Guzhang Maojian Tea Production Process
The fresh leaves with one bud and one leaf are picked within 15 days before and after the Qingming Festival. After the fresh leaves are picked, they are made through 8 processes including killing the green leaves, clearing the air, initial kneading, frying the second green leaves, making strips, and lifting the hairs and collecting the pot.
Guzhang Maojian Tea Purchase Guide
When purchasing Guzhang Maojian tea, you must pay attention to the origin of the tea, check whether the packaging has the Guzhang tea garden as the background and whether there is a “Well-known Chinese Trademark” logo.
Guzhang Maojian Tea Quality Identification
In terms of appearance, the dry tea leaves are tight and slender, with straight and slender tips, exposed hairs, and emerald green or dark green in color. After brewing, the tea has a fresh and fragrant aroma, the soup is clear and bright, and the taste is mellow and refreshing.
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